Sony W380 vs Sony W650

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony W380 versus Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W380 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W650 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W380 grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W380 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W380 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W380 compared to the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W380 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W380 and W650.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W380 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.